Free Places to Visit in Shenzhen | Several Lesser-Known Ancient Villages 99% Don't Know About

Several lesser-known ancient villages that 99% don't know about. When it comes to ancient villages in Shenzhen, most people can only think of Dapeng Fortress, Gankeng Town, and Nantou Ancient City, which are already heavily commercialized. The following few off-the-beaten-path ancient villages have retained their original historical charm and each has its unique features, making them must-visit attractions in Shenzhen. 1️⃣ Shangwei Art Village (Pics 2, 3): Known as Shenzhen's Little Lijiang, this artistic and romantic leisure spot is often overlooked by locals. In addition to ancient buildings, it is filled with various floral decorations and specially set up shops, making it very suitable for couples and family outings. 📍 Address: Shangwei Village, Longhua District, Shenzhen 🚇 Transportation: Bus M578 to Shangwei Art Village Station, free parking available in the village for those driving 🎫 Admission: Free 2️⃣ Guanlan Ancient Market (Pics 4, 5): Known as Shenzhen's Dali, it is the place in Shenzhen where you can best experience the charm of an ancient town. The night light show is very distinctive, as if you are on a journey through time and space. 📍 Address: Guanlan Ancient Market, Longhua 🚇 Transportation: Exit B of Guanlan Station on Line 4 🎫 Admission: Free 3️⃣ Hehu Xinju (Pics 6, 7): A Hakka enclosed building built during the Qing Dynasty, over 200 years old, with blue brick stone roads, carved doors and windows, and mottled walls, exuding a simple historical and cultural atmosphere, especially suitable for spring outings, photography, and exploring Hakka cultural memories. 📍 Address: Intersection of Longyuan Road and Meiyuan Road, Longgang 🚇 Transportation: Exit C1 of Nanlian Station on Line 3, bus to Jiuzhou Jiayuan Station 🎫 Admission: Free 🚶 Nearby attractions: Longyuan; Tianji City Commercial Plaza 4️⃣ Fenghuang Ancient Village (Pics 8, 9): Home to a large number of Lingnan ancient buildings that are hundreds of years old, it is said that the descendants of Wen Tianxiang lived here. There are Wen Tianxiang Memorial Hall, Wenchang Tower, and Wen's Ancestral Hall, with dining convenience stores inside, where you can replenish energy while exploring. 📍 Address: Fenghuang Mountain Avenue, Fuyong, Bao'an District 🚇 Transportation: Exit D of Xingwei Subway Station on Line 12, transfer to bus M335 to Fenghuang Square, then walk 500 meters to reach 🎫 Admission: Free 🚶 Suggested visiting time: 3 hours